Lesson Plan
Counseling Kickoff Lesson Plan
Introduce the student to the counseling process, build initial rapport through a simple icebreaker game, and collaboratively set a first counseling goal to ensure comfort and clarity for future sessions.
Establishing trust and clear expectations in the first session helps the student feel safe, engaged, and informed, laying a strong foundation for effective counseling and goal attainment.
Audience
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Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Introductions
2 minutes
Step 2
Icebreaker Activity: Getting to Know You
5 minutes
Step 3
Counseling Overview Discussion
4 minutes
Step 4
Set Initial Goals and Expectations
3 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Next Steps
1 minute

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Worksheet


Game

